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Capacitive type touch detection means and detection method

US9927904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2014
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04112
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a capacitive type touch detection means and a detection method using a new scheme, which detects a touch signal using a difference between voltage magnitudes detected by a touch detector according to whether a touch is generated, when an alternating voltage is applied to a line equivalent capacitor formed between a sensing pad which is detecting a touch signal and a non-sensing pad adjacent to the sensing pad. The touch detection means includes: a sensing pad configured to generate the touch capacitance Ct between a sensing pad and the touch input means; an alternating voltage configured to be applied to a line equivalent capacitor Ceq formed between the sensing pad and a non-sensing pad adjacent to the sensing pad; and a touch detector connected to the sensing pad to detect a difference in voltage generated according to whether the touch is generated by the touch input means.

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